Raebareli, Sept. 12 -- Rising water levels in the Ganga River have inundated the cremation ground at Gegaso Ganga Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district, severely disrupting final rites and forcing grieving families to transport bodies by boat.

A sharp surge in the Ganga River has surrounded the cremation facility within Lalganj tehsil, creating immense hardship for mourners. With severe waterlogging blocking normal access, families are forced to navigate the flooded terrain by watercraft to perform last rites.

Speaking to ANI, a resident from Raebareli, Shiv Bahadur voiced distress over the situation, noting that the ongoing flood threat has paralysed the regular cremation process.

"There are many problems here," said a local, Shi...